Appropriately on Earth Day this year, Greenbelt Homes Inc dedicated its largest-ever rain garden, located in 20 Ridge Road. That unlucky court is where large quantities of rainfall were gathering and rushing into nearby Still Creek, causing erosion and harming … Read More
As a newcomer to Greenbelt I was immediately impressed by its unique history and importance in several spheres – architecture, urban planning, American political history, and local journalism, among others. And I’m convinced that Greenbelt’s history – especially as … Read More
by Jeff Lemieux Do you remember decades ago when Takoma Park, Md. declared itself a “nuclear-free zone”? The declaration generated both headlines and ridicule – it certainly created controversy and buzz. You could say it was a cheap gimmick. … Read More
The New Deal Cafe recently announced the BIG NEWS that starting July 1, a new restaurant contractor will begin operating the dining part of the now-23-year old coop.. (Click here to read the announcement if you missed it.) Bar and stage … Read More
Lake Artemesia was a popular place to enjoy a glorious Earth Day this year, and not coincidentally the site of a big Good Neighbor Day event. Their website tells us that Good Neighbor Day is a collaborative partnership between … Read More
Greenbelt is a great place for cyclists! Here are some Greenbelters’ favorite routes, groups and more. (Got another route to suggest? Email editor@greenbeltonline.com) Routes from Old Greenbelt Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is a favorite with Greenbelters, with its 6,600 acres … Read More
NEW from Greenbelt videographer Andy Zmidzinski. Video description: Andy Zmidzinski: joins DACA Marchers along their 250 mile “Walk To Stay Home”, and Greenbelters open their hearts and homes – providing a potluck dinner and beds for 25 people. About 70% of … Read More
by John Campanile As I write this, outside is a bright and balmy 55 degrees, with a forecast high of 70. In the dead of February, no less. A nice day to do practically anything outside, including a bike ride. … Read More
A big thank-you to Maryland Democratic candidate for governor Ben Jealous for spending the afternoon with us at the New Deal Cafe, and to everyone who donated their time and talents to the event. It was terrific. On behalf of … Read More
Greenbelt is one of three New Deal-era “greenbelt” towns created to provide housing and jobs during the Great Depression. It was recognized as a National Landmark Historic District. for its architecture, planning, landscape, and community attributes, but here we’ll focus … Read More
(Updated January 2018) Greenbelt seniors have access to amazing resources offered by our city, county and state! SO many resources, they can be confusing. So, one by one: GREENBELT ASSISTANCE IN LIVING PROGRAM (GAIL) provides information and support to enable … Read More
Another terrific video by Andy Zmidzinski on an extremely important topic. On the Greenbelt Access Television YouTube channel. Saturday January 20, 2018 citizens and local political leaders gathered to consolidate efforts to stop a proposed SC MAGLEV line. The proposed … Read More
by Greenbelter and career counselor Ronda Ansted Greenbelt has long been a city of idealism, starting with its inception as the first planned community in the United States. In fact, I moved to Greenbelt because I saw a commitment to … Read More
Another great “Greenbelt Minute” from videographer Andy Zmidzinski. In this one he follows CHEARS volunteers Joe Robbins, Bob Cahalan and Eugenia Kalnay as they remove plastics and other crap out of Greenbelt Lake. Thanks, volunteers!
Since moving to Greenbelt I’d become interested in Radburn, the New Jersey development that was America’s first garden city and the predecessor to Greenbelt. So I visited Radburn this past October, and had the good fortune to be connected … Read More
